Classroom
16 sessionsOnline / Live
16 sessionsIntroduction
Course overview
BIM is transforming how buildings and infrastructure are designed, built and operated. Managers need to understand BIM processes, standards and benefits to lead projects effectively.
This Aractech course covers BIM concepts and maturity, information requirements, ISO 19650 processes, common data environments, coordination and clash detection, 4D and 5D BIM, digital handover and implementation planning. Participants develop BIM requirements for a project.
What you will achieve
Learning objectives
- Explain BIM concepts and benefits
- Understand ISO 19650 information management
- Define information requirements
- Use common data environments
- Manage coordination and clash detection
- Plan BIM implementation and digital handover
Who should attend
Target audience
- Project and construction managers
- Design managers
- Clients and asset owners
- Engineers and architects
- Facilities managers
- BIM coordinators
Methodology
Learning approach
- Concept presentations
- Software demonstrations
- Requirements workshops
- Case studies
- Group discussions
Complete course outline
Five focused days of learning and application
The timings provided are estimates and may vary depending on the number of participants and the discussions taking place during the sessions. They are indicative only and do not constitute a binding commitment.
Day 1
BIM Fundamentals
- What BIM is
- Maturity levels
- Benefits
- Coffee break
- Benefits (continued)
- Barriers
- Exercise: BIM readiness
Day 2
Information Management
- ISO 19650
- Information requirements
- Execution plans
- Coffee break
- Execution plans (continued)
- Roles
- Workshop: Information requirements
Day 3
Collaboration
- Common data environments
- Model coordination
- Clash detection
- Coffee break
- Clash detection (continued)
- Federated models
- Demonstration: Clash detection
Day 4
4D, 5D and Beyond
- 4D scheduling
- 5D cost
- Digital twins
- Coffee break
- Digital twins (continued)
- Asset information
- Case study: BIM project
Day 5
Implementation
- Implementation plans
- Skills
- Contracts
- Coffee break
- Contracts (continued)
- Handover
- Capstone: BIM implementation plan
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What does Building Information Modelling (BIM) for Managers (CM-021) cover?
This course covers Construction Management through a structured five-day outline focused on practical application, discussion, and implementation planning.
When is the next available session?
The next scheduled session starts on 2 - 6 November 2026. See the course schedules section for the available dates and delivery formats.
Who should attend this course?
Project and construction managers, Design managers, Clients and asset owners
Is bilingual course delivery available?
Yes. All course materials and presentations are provided in English, while bilingual explanation and discussion support may be available depending on the selected location and trainer availability. For example, when attending a course in Istanbul, you may request a Turkish-speaking trainer to explain the English course content in Turkish. Arabic explanation support may also be requested at this location. Other languages are available in selected cities. You can choose your preferred language support as an optional preference during registration.
How can I register for a session?
Use any Register button next to the available course dates to open the participant registration page and submit your booking request for the selected session.
Is this course available online as well as classroom-based?
Check the course schedules section for currently published classroom and Online / Live sessions.
Where are classroom sessions delivered?
Current classroom venues include Vienna, Barcelona, Paris, London, Frankfurt, Geneva, Istanbul, Cape Town, Rome, Dubai.
How long is the training programme?
The programme runs for five days from 09:00 to 14:00, which gives 25 contact hours, including a daily 30-minute break (22.5 hours of instruction).
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